Fort Bliss in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pershing Circle
Photographed By Kevin W., April 12, 2016
1. Pershing Circle Marker
Inscription.
Pershing Circle was built as part of the 1930s expansion of Fort Bliss. It was designed to contain four buildings: a post theater, chapel post exchange, and division headquarters; however, the chapel and theater (now Sage Hall) were the only buildings constructed. Pershing Gate leads to Pershing Circle and was intended to be the post's primary entrance. As part of the 1948 centennial celebration, Memorial Circle was built inside Pershing Circle and the northern half of Pershing Circle was relocated to connect Carter Road with Pershing Drive. The flagpole to the south of Sage Hall displays bronze plaques commemorating the service of the First Calvary Division, the 200th Coast Artillery Regiment (Antiaircraft), the New Mexice National Guard and other units around its concrete base.
Pershing Circle was built as part of the 1930s expansion of Fort Bliss. It was designed to contain four buildings: a post theater, chapel post exchange, and division headquarters; however, the chapel and theater (now Sage Hall) were the only buildings constructed. Pershing Gate leads to Pershing Circle and was intended to be the post's primary entrance. As part of the 1948 centennial celebration, Memorial Circle was built inside Pershing Circle and the northern half of Pershing Circle was relocated to connect Carter Road with Pershing Drive. The flagpole to the south of Sage Hall displays bronze plaques commemorating the service of the First Calvary Division, the 200th Coast Artillery Regiment (Antiaircraft), the New Mexice National Guard and other units around its concrete base.
Erected 2009 by Department of Public Works Environmental Division, U.S. Army Garrison Command, Fort Bliss.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
Location. 31° 48.139′ N, 106° 26.116′ W. Marker is in Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Pershing Circle and Pershing Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Bliss TX 79916, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
5. Plaque for the nearby Omar Bradley Memorial Tree Grove
In Honor of General of the Army Omar N. Bradley and his wife Kitty Bradley
Presented by the Fort Bliss Officers Wives Club and the Noncommissioned Officers Wives Club
September 1, 1981
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 3, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.